Compétitif
Example: Le marché reste compétitif malgré la crise économique actuelle.
Definition
"Compétitif" describes a market, environment, or individual characterized by a strong ability or desire to compete effectively, often striving to achieve better performance, prices, or results than others. For example, a "compétitif" market remains challenging despite economic difficulties.
Etymology
The word "compétitif" comes from the French adaptation of the Latin 'competitivus,' which derives from 'competere,' meaning 'to strive together' or 'to meet.' Did you know? The root 'competere' originally implied a sense of rivalry and cooperation simultaneously, reflecting the complex nature of competition.
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"Compétitif" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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